[juve021]

So, it seems that like every 6 months, I have to take my grill off to repaint it due to rocks and whatnot chipping the paint. I've tried using regular enamel with a coat of clear, plastic specific spray paint with a coat of clear and have even swapped the clear with some spray urethane (which sucked btw because it started to flake off after a few weeks!!). Its getting to the point that its kinda a pain in the rear to do this.

Anyone have any suggestions on maybe different painting methods and/or products to use that will last a while longer? Like maybe even ditching the paint for some vinyl? Thanks.

 

[adykes]

Re: rock chips and grill painting (juve021)

Quote, originally posted by juve021 »

So, it seems that like every 6 months, I have to take my grill off to repaint it due to rocks and whatnot chipping the paint. I've tried using regular enamel with a coat of clear, plastic specific spray paint with a coat of clear and have even swapped the clear with some spray urethane (which sucked btw because it started to flake off after a few weeks!!). Its getting to the point that its kinda a pain in the rear to do this. Anyone have any suggestions on maybe different painting methods and/or products to use that will last a while longer? Like maybe even ditching the paint for some vinyl? Thanks.

Have a body shop do it?

 

[xman03]

Re: rock chips and grill painting (juve021)

Give low gloss black Engine Enamel by dupli-color a shot. 2 light coats followed by a final medium-heavy coat with no clear.

 

[juve021]

So you don't think I need a clear? Alright, I'll try it out

 

[crimnlmnded]

Re: rock chips and grill painting (xman03)

+1 http://********************/smile/emthup.gif
That's what I used due to the heat generated by the engine.